Selection Process
The committee on Admissions will select those applicants who, in its judgment, will make the best students and physicians. Consideration is given to the entire record, GPA, MCAT scores, recommendations, and interview results as these reflect the applicant’s personality, maturity, character, and suitability for medicine. Additionally, the committee regards as desirable certain health care experiences, such as volunteering or working in hospitals, hospices, nursing homes, or doctor’s offices. The committee also values experience in biomedical laboratory research. Following an initial screening process, students with competitive applications are selected to complete a secondary application. Special encouragement is given to candidates from medically underserved areas in Michigan.
Out-of-State and Canadian Applicants
As a state-supported school, the institution must give preference to Michigan residents; however, out-of-state applicants are encouraged to apply. An applicant’s residency is determined by university regulations.You must be a United States or Canadian citizen or hold a United States Permanent Resident Visa (Green Card).Students whose educational backgrounds include work outside the United States must have completed two years of course work at a U.S. or Canadian college which must include the prerequisite courses.
Interviews are required but scheduled only with those applicants who are given serious consideration. The Committee on Admissions meets on a weekly basis to evaluate candidates. Offers of acceptance will be made on seven occasions during the application cycle. Students are urged to apply by November 1.
Canadian Citizens are treated as non-residents for both admissions and tuition purposes. Typically 15 - 20 % of our class is non-resident. We have approximately 4,000 applicants each year for a class of 290. The average GPA and MCAT for the 2011 entering class was 3.64 and 10.10 respectively.
Underrepresented and Disadvantaged Applicants
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion at the Wayne State University School of Medicine innovatively promotes the outreach, mentoring, and recruitment of persons who represent the diversity of our global community, in an effort to broaden the availability and diversity of exceptional students who will become tomorrow’s successful physicians.
Outreach activities are conducted throughout the year to develop and sustain the interest of high school and undergraduate students in medicine and biomedical sciences. By presenting various workshops, conducting student advising and participating in other recruitment events, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion encourages students in becoming competitive applicants to the Wayne State University School of Medicine.
The School of Medicine supports a one-year post baccalaureate program for underrepresented and disadvantaged applicants from Michigan who have been denied admission, but who appear to have the potential for academic success. The purpose of this program is to increase the number of medical students and physicians from underserved areas. The main program component is premedical science courses; however, students also receive academic skills training, personal development and academic tutoring. Students who successfully complete the post baccalaureate program are guaranteed admission to the School of Medicine.
For more information on programs in the Office of Diversity and Inclusion contact:
De’Andrea Wiggins, D.R.E. – Interim Director, Office of Diversity and Inclusion
Wayne State University School of Medicine
320 E. Canfield, Suite 322.12
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 577-1598 phone
(313) 577-2884 fax
diversity@med.wayne.edu
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